The Myth of the Single Savior
Essays, Freedom, Politics, Civic Life Brian Mahaney Essays, Freedom, Politics, Civic Life Brian Mahaney

The Myth of the Single Savior

There is a difference between believing in a leader and handing them our agency.

The two can look similar from a distance. Support can turn into dependence. Admiration can turn into surrender. And somewhere along the way, the idea of a single person carrying the weight of a nation begins to feel natural, even necessary. It becomes part of the story we tell ourselves about how things get fixed.

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Captivity Should Not be For Sale

Captivity Should Not be For Sale

Most people I know who lean conservative share a common belief about the world. They trust private organizations more than government because they have seen how slowly government moves and how easily public systems lose sight of the individual. I understand that instinct. I grew up around it. I still think there is wisdom in the idea that power should be held in check, no matter where it lives.

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